Metallurgical Engineer 1 TS

WAGSTAFF INC; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid non-working holidays

Monthly site-wide BBQs

Up to 8% retirement contribution

Annual bonus program

Onsite gym access

Family-friendly events

Job summary

Wagstaff Inc. seeks an engineering professional to apply technical knowledge at customer sites, including evaluating locations, reading data, and developing optimization recommendations for Wagstaff equipment. Travel domestically and internationally is required.

The role involves pre-sales evaluations, start-ups, and collaboration with customers and the Technical Service team to enhance cast house operations and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science, or equivalent experience required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret molten metal quality data to optimize casting equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform pre-sales technical site evaluations, installations and start-ups of Wagstaff equipment.
• Provide guidance and training to customers and service personnel on installation and operation of Wagstaff equipment and optimization of cast house operations.
• Read, analyze and interpret data to develop recommendations to improve casting equipment performance.
• Manage installation at customer sites ensuring specifications are met and equipment operates effectively.
• Draft/review technical papers for publication or presentation at industry conferences.

Skills

Technical site evaluations

Troubleshooting

Customer training

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Description

Wagstaff manufactures equipment for aluminum producers, who process formed aluminum into parts and products you use every day.

Pay: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

As an employee of Wagstaff, you'll enjoy:

• Paid non-working holidays
• Monthly, site-wide BBQs
• Up to 8% retirement contribution
• Annual bonus program
• 1200 Sqft onsite gym, accessible 24/hrs a day
• Family-friendly, company-wide events

To review our full benefits summary, please visit https://www.wagstaff.com/Wagstaff/Careers.htm

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Job Summary

Apply engineering knowledge to the unique set of technical circumstances at each customer location, including but not limited to evaluating customer sites, and reading, analyzing and interpreting data to develop recommendations for optimal utilization of Wagstaff supplied equipment. Substantial and extended international and domestic travel is required.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform pre-sales technical site evaluations, installations and start-ups of Wagstaff supplied equipment, and troubleshooting of Wagstaff supplied equipment
• Provide advice, guidance and training to customers and Technical Service department personnel regarding the installation and operation of Wagstaff equipment and optimization of cast house operations unique to each installation
• Read, analyze and interpret molten metal quality data, and develop recommendations and/or adjustments based on that reading, analysis and interpretation to improve and optimize casting equipment and processes unique to each cast house
• Oversee and manage the installation of Wagstaff equipment at customers’ sites ensuring that site meets specifications and that equipment will operate efficiently and with maximum effectiveness
• Perform post-installation courtesy visits to review casting processes and advise customers regarding Wagstaff supplied equipment performance to achieve improved quality and yields
• Become a subject matter expert on at least one Wagstaff Casting Systems and the DC casting process i.e. Billet or ingot
• Domestic and international travel required depending upon customer and company business needs
• Draft and/or review technical papers for publication or presentation at industry conferences
• Participate in research activities related to aluminum casting technologies
• Abide by company policies
• Assist in drafting and/or reviewing technical bulletins, procedures and manuals
• In order to achieve business objectives, work weeks in excess of 40 hours may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science, or equivalent experience required

General Characteristics

• Acquires basic knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area
• Applies prescribed and/or standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks
• Exercises limited judgment on details of work and in application of standard methods for conventional work
• Acquires an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Runs a complete project or process of standard complexity
• Performs standard computations or analysis Exercises basic knowledge in Wagstaff Casting Systems and the DC casting process

Leadership Skills

• Assign tasks to and coordinate work with designers. Coordinate with other departments as necessary

Direction Received

• Receives close supervision on unusual or difficult problems, and general review of all aspects of work
• Must work independently, without supervision, exercising discretion and independent judgment of standard products or projects

Communication Skills

• Academic oral and technical writing skills
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignment. May occasionally lead the meetings

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job on Wagstaff premises, work is performed primarily in an adequately lit, well ventilated, climate controlled general office environment. Close computer work is regularly required. The work usually involves minimal physical exertion. The noise level in the general office environment is usually moderate.

This job may require occasional or more frequent interaction with employees on the manufacturing shop floor. While on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with shop floor managers/employees may be necessary before entering the shop floor, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required on the shop floor. The noise level on the shop floor is often loud.

This job may also require occasional or more frequent travel to and work at customer sites. While at customer sites, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risks of moving equipment and parts, and other risks associated with a construction and/or manufacturing environment. Because of this environment and associated risks, coordination with customer managers/employees may be necessary before entering the customer site, and use of job appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing is required at customer sites. The noise level at customer sites is often loud.

Employment at Wagstaff is dependent on successfully passing a company-paid drug screening and background check upon hire. Benefits eligibility is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies, plans and programs of Wagstaff.

Wagstaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.